If you’re looking to give the gift of experience, we have ideas to impress your special someone.
For something relaxing, gift your loved one serenity with candlelit thermal baths, soothing wellness rituals, and blissful massages at AIRE Ancient Baths. You could also spend an evening listening to your favorite tunes performed by a string quartet at a historic venue with hundreds of flickering candles for the ultimate date night, or book a visit to the Forbidden Forest, only in Illinois until early January. Find the perfect gift experience with our full list!
Give the gift of experiencing the Forbidden Forest
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience near Chicago makes an unforgettable gift for any fan. The illuminated woodland trail, interactive spell-casting moments, and encounters with magical creatures turn the whole night into something you can’t unwrap but will always remember. With Butterbeer, cozy photo spots, and a themed village filled with keepsakes, it feels less like an outing and more like giving someone their own slice of the wizarding world. Grab tickets here for the ultimate holiday gift. Special deal: 3 tickets for the price of 2 + 20% off all sessions!
Experience wonder at Wondra near Chicago
Give the gift of wonder this holiday season with WONDRA, a magical escape just outside Chicago where nature’s most amazing landscapes come to life. Imagine wandering through glowing forests, drifting across cloudscapes, stepping into crystal‑caves, and gazing into celestial gardens, all designed to awaken your senses and spark pure awe. Whether you’re looking for a fun family outing, a special date night, or a unique holiday gift, WONDRA offers an unforgettable experience that feels like stepping into a dream.
Go to this wild Bingo Loco experience
Treat your special someone to the most epic night out at Bingo Loco. This party features bingo, incredible prizes, confetti showers, epic lip-sync battles, dance-offs, and CO2 cannons hosted by hilarious comedian MCs.
Grab your tickets here!
Give the gift of relaxation at the luxurious AIRE Ancient Baths this season
The perfect gift awaits at AIRE Ancient Baths, located in River West. This serene oasis is the go-to destination for the ultimate mind and body rejuvenation experience! Nestled in a candlelit 1902 former factory just minutes from the West Loop, Aire Ancient Baths draws inspiration from ancient civilizations. It’s a divine experience and an ideal gift for anyone on your list in need of a wellness retreat without leaving the city. Visitors embark on a personalized journey through seven thermal baths at varying temperatures, aromatherapy steam rooms, and indulgent massages for complete relaxation.
AIRE Ancient Baths goes beyond the ordinary, offering the perfect wellness gifts for an unparalleled relaxation experience. Enjoy the romantic Love Connection Ritual, a couples massage with basalt stones and refreshing fruit juices, or the Holistic Ritual, featuring body exfoliation, a relaxing massage, and a rejuvenating hair treatment. Delve into opulence with the Signature Wine Experience, where guests can soak in an antioxidant-rich wine bath sourced from Spanish Ribera del Duero red grapes, accompanied by full-body and cranial massages.
Indulge in serenity at AIRE Ancient Baths in Chicago ! Treat your loved ones to candlelit thermal baths, soothing wellness rituals, and blissful massages—an ideal escape.
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📍Location: 800 W. Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60642
Treat someone special to an indulgent spa day on Michigan Avenue
Share the gift of wellness and relaxation with a spa experience at Brazilian Lymph Spa’s beautiful Michigan Avenue location. Your loved one will enjoy a signature lymphatic drainage massage to release tension and reduce bloating, with the option to enhance their visit with a relaxing facial or innovative therapies like the touch-free Sauna Pod or LightStim LED treatment. This thoughtful gift will leave them feeling refreshed, recharged and completely renewed.
Send your favorite person to this once-in-a-lifetime 4-day festival in Iceland
Experience the magic of the Iceland Eclipse 2026 Festival on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula that won’t happen again for another 171 years. Imagine this: as the sky darkens for the rare total solar eclipse, you’ll be surrounded by glaciers, lava fields and volcanic beaches, and a lineup of music from big names like MEDUZA³, Berlioz, GusGus, CloZee, Emilíana Torrini, Booka Shade, and Vök. Add in art installations, space‑and‑science talks, wellness rituals, and nature adventures, and it becomes far more than a festival. It’s a once‑in‑a‑lifetime escape that blends cosmic wonder, music, and Iceland’s wild beauty into an unforgettable journey. Get tickets here for the ultimate gift and learn more about it here!
Give a romantic Candlelight Concert
This month, the beloved concert series known simply as “Candlelight” invites everyone to relive top musicians’ most outstanding musical works in an incredibly unique atmosphere with hundreds of flickering candles for the ultimate date night. Candlelight Concerts have had enormous success worldwide—in cities like Paris, Barcelona, New York, and of course, right here in Chicago, and Oak Park, at some of the most breathtaking venues.
📍Multiple locations
See the full list of Candlelight Concerts here!Dining in the Dark With Wine Pairing: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience
Engage your taste buds as you indulge in a delicious three-course meal at the exclusive ‘Dining in The Dark’ dinner party coming to Chicago. Take your date night to the next level, tempting your senses with dark surroundings to focus on more important things like the delicious three-course meal and wine pairing you’re about to have at Hubbard Inn. Diners can choose vegan, seafood, or red meat options, enjoying a starter, main entree, and dessert.
📍Location: Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Don’t wait — Limited tickets are available this month!
Chicago’s Best Stand Up at Laugh Factory Chicago
If you’re looking to fill an evening with belly laughs or give the gift of laughter (because who wouldn’t want that?!), be sure to pay a visit to Chicago’s Best Stand Up at Laugh Factory Chicago.
At Laugh Factory Chicago, you’ll enjoy some of the biggest names in local comedy, so don’t miss out!
📍Location: Laugh Factory Chicago, 3175 N. Broadway, 60657
Wrap up a movie night they’ll love
Movie theater tickets are always a great gift idea! Impress your loved ones with an AMC Black Ticket so they can enjoy their favorite film on the big screen while sitting in comfy recliners and indulging in delicious popcorn.
📍Locations: Participating at the following AMC Theatres® locations in Chicago, including, AMC Randhurst 12 Movie Theatre, AMC River East 21 Movie Theatre, AMC Norridge 6 Movie Theatre, AMC Evanston 12 Movie Theatre… and many more!
Give the gift of choice with a Fever Gift Card
With so many fabulous experiences in Chicago, why not let your friends and family choose what they would like to do! Select a Fever gift card (beginning at $25), and look through endless events happening in Chicago.
Looking for more experiences? Check out these options!
Purchase a gift card here!